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Recent articles about Diego Maradonaen-usBill Belichick praises Tom Brady: ‘No quarterback I’d rather have’Bill Belichick obviously is not one for sentimentality, nor is he prone to effusive praise just for the sake of it. But the curmudgeonly New England Patriots head coach nevertheless made it clear he holds Tom Brady in extremely high regard.Speaking to reporters Thursday for his final press conference of the week ahead of Sunday’s Super Bowl LII, Belichick arguably paid Brady the highest compliment possible, especially due to who was making it. “There’s no quarterback I’d rather have on my team than Tom Brady. I’m glad I have him,” Belichick said.Belichick was responding to an inquiry from an Argentinian reporter who in his comments likened Brady to Lionel Messi and Diego Maradona, soccer icons in his home country in how he’s viewed. The reporter than asked Belichick if Brady is the greatest quarterback of all-time. That is what elicited Belichick’s high praise of Brady.As noted by ESPN, it would appear the feeling is mutual between the two. “I’ve been blessed to be drafted to this team and to play for the bes02 Feb 2018 11:21:33 -0500http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/bill_belichick_praises_tom_brady_no_quarterback_id_rather_have/s1_8061_25603943
http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/bill_belichick_praises_tom_brady_no_quarterback_id_rather_have/s1_8061_25603943Bill Belichick praises Tom Brady: ‘No quarterback I’d rather have’http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/bill_belichick_praises_tom_brady_no_quarterback_id_rather_have/s1_8061_25603943http://www.yardbarker.com/media/c/8/c81e5c3e2b51bc7808043bee76446859cb4c0424/top_story/GettyImages-908512764.jpgSoccer legend says Manu Ginobili will play two more years in NBAOne Argentina sports great appears to be breaking some news about another.In an interview with Argentinian outlet Clarin that was published on Tuesday, soccer legend Diego Maradona commented on San Antonio Spurs guard Manu Ginobili’s plans for the future.“Manu is very close to me,” said Maradona, per Jeff Garcia of News 4 San Antonio. “It is not known yet, but he’s staying two years more with the Spurs doing an academy. Then coming back to Argentina.”The soon-to-be 40-year-old Ginobili just completed his 15th season in the NBA and many believe that it may have been his last. But the former Sixth Man of the Year himself has remained coy with retirement rumors.It’s worth noting that Maradona’s remarks have yet to be confirmed elsewhere and that Ginobili is without a contract for 2017-18. But the Spurs would obviously welcome him back with open arms, so the ball seems to be very much in Ginobili’s court.03 Jul 2017 15:10:22 -0400http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/articles/soccer_legend_says_manu_ginobili_will_play_two_more_years_in_nba/s1_127_24293812
http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/articles/soccer_legend_says_manu_ginobili_will_play_two_more_years_in_nba/s1_127_24293812Soccer legend says Manu Ginobili will play two more years in NBAhttp://www.yardbarker.com/nba/articles/soccer_legend_says_manu_ginobili_will_play_two_more_years_in_nba/s1_127_24293812http://www.yardbarker.com/media/f/6/f61cd897746592d2a282c95d69730a7645602cd7/top_story/10049819.jpgVideo of Diego Maradona hitting ex-girlfriend surfacesArgentine soccer legend Diego Maradona can be seen hitting ex-girlfriend Rocio Oliva in a new video that has emerged. Oliva and Maradona have been in an on-and-off relationship that apparently has soured for good. According to Argentina news company Ciudad, Oliva claimed in June to have video and photo evidence of Maradona beating her. Things...Read More27 Oct 2014 18:23:34 -0400http://network.yardbarker.com/soccer/article_external/video_of_diego_maradona_hitting_ex_girlfriend_rocio_oliva_surfaces/s1_127_17581670
http://network.yardbarker.com/soccer/article_external/video_of_diego_maradona_hitting_ex_girlfriend_rocio_oliva_surfaces/s1_127_17581670Video of Diego Maradona hitting ex-girlfriend surfaceshttp://www.yardbarker.com/soccer/articles/video_of_diego_maradona_hitting_ex_girlfriend_rocio_oliva_surfaces/s1_127_17581670http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.pngWATCH: Soccer legend Diego Maradona slaps a reporterDiego Maradona is widely regarded as one of the greatest soccer players of all time. The former Argentine star and manager constantly draws attention from reporters and paparazzi, and he is not afraid to speak his mind. On Saturday, he did a lot more than just sharing his thoughts. As Metro pointed out, Maradona slapped […]11 Aug 2014 12:26:34 -0400http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/diego_maradona_slaps_reporter_video/s1_127_17017985
http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/diego_maradona_slaps_reporter_video/s1_127_17017985WATCH: Soccer legend Diego Maradona slaps a reporterhttp://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/articles/diego_maradona_slaps_reporter_video/s1_127_17017985http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.pngMaradona hints new love interestDiego Maradona appears to have a new girlfriend. His ex-partner just gave birth to a baby he fathered. And the same ex-partner is also involved in a legal dispute with the Argentine football great's former wife.
In the last few days local media have been awash with news and photos about a new woman in Maradona's life, who has been identified as 22-year-old Rocio Geraldine Oliva.
Maradona, 52, has declined to confirm the relationship - but he also hasn't denied it. A photo of Maradona holding a poster with the words ''Rocio Te Amo'' (Rocio I love you), and another photo of the two toasting each over glasses of champagne have been widely circulated in the Argentine media.
''I'm fine, relaxed and in love with Diego,'' Oliva said Wednesday in a television interview. ''What others say means nothing to me.''
Reports about the new romance surfaced two weeks ago when Maradona's long-time partner Veronica Ojeda gave birth in Buenos Aires to a baby boy who was named Diego Fernando. He has already been nicknamed ''D27 Feb 2013 22:18:30 -0500http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/maradona_hints_new_love_interest/s1_8866_13013068
http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/maradona_hints_new_love_interest/s1_8866_13013068Maradona hints new love interesthttp://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/articles/maradona_hints_new_love_interest/s1_8866_13013068http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.pngMaradona in Naples to clear nameDiego Maradona has returned to Naples to plead his innocence over an outstanding 40 million euros ($52.5 million) tax bill issued to him by the Italian justice system.
The former Argentina and Napoli striker expressed his desire to avoid persecution in the southern Italian city, where he is held in high esteem by fans of the Serie A club with whom he won two league titles in 1987 and 1990.
Hundreds of supporters greeted the 52-year-old on his arrival at Naples airport yesterday but he declined to speak to the press about claims he owes the Italian state millions of euros in unpaid taxes until today's press conference.
In previous visits to Italy in recent years, tax police have confiscated two Rolex watches and a diamond earring from Maradona, plus 3 million euros ($4 million) he had earned from appearing on the ''Ballando con le stelle'' TV dance show.
In 2010, plans for a match in Naples celebrating Maradona's 50th birthday had to be abandoned due to threats from tax authorities.
Quoted in the Gazzetta26 Feb 2013 11:02:37 -0500http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/maradona_in_naples_to_clear_name/s1_8866_12994585
http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/maradona_in_naples_to_clear_name/s1_8866_12994585Maradona in Naples to clear namehttp://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/articles/maradona_in_naples_to_clear_name/s1_8866_12994585http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.pngDiego Maradona becomes father againDiego Maradona is a father again after his long-time partner Veronica Ojeda gave birth to a baby boy who has been named Diego Fernando Maradona Ojeda.
Jorge Auruccio, the lawyer for Ojeda, said the baby weighed 3.2 kilograms (7 pounds) and was born on Wednesday at 11:57 p.m. local time in a Buenos Aires hospital. He said the mother and child were in ''perfect'' shape.
The 52-year-old Maradona has two daughters from his marriage with Claudia Vallafane - Dalma and Giannina. The Argentine football great has two other children he has never recognized as his, although courts in paternity cases have ruled he's the father.
Auruccio said Maradona was in Dubai but was ''absolutely aware of everything including the state of health of the mother and baby.''
Maradona has another son named Diego Armando Maradona Sinagra, who was born in Italy when Maradona was playing there.
''A judge has obliged me to pay support, but that does not obligate me to feel love for him,'' Maradona said in 2005.
His fourth child, a girl 14 Feb 2013 11:36:43 -0500http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/diego_maradona_becomes_father_again/s1_8866_12915988
http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/diego_maradona_becomes_father_again/s1_8866_12915988Diego Maradona becomes father againhttp://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/articles/diego_maradona_becomes_father_again/s1_8866_12915988http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.pngReport: Maradona could coach IraqAn Argentine football official says Diego Maradona is a leading candidate to take over as coach of Iraq's national team.
Hernan Tofoni was quoted by Argentina's state-run news agency Telam as saying the leadership of the Iraq football association was expected to meet Friday and complete an offer to Maradona.
Tofoni told Telam that Iraq had wanted to hire an Argentine coach and Maradona's name surfaced as a candidate.
Tofoni is the general manager of World Eleven, which organizes international friendly matches for Argentina's national team. He confirmed on Twitter that the Iraqi federation was dealing with World Eleven over the possibility of signing Maradona.
The Buenos Aires daily La Nacion also reported that Maradona was near signing,
The Iraqi federation could not immediately be reached for comment by The Associated Press.
Maradona was fired in July as the coach of Dubai club Al Wasl despite having a year left on his contract.
The Argentine great was dismissed as Argentina's national coach following20 Dec 2012 20:42:43 -0500http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/report_maradona_could_coach_iraq/s1_8866_12483736
http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/report_maradona_could_coach_iraq/s1_8866_12483736Report: Maradona could coach Iraqhttp://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/articles/report_maradona_could_coach_iraq/s1_8866_12483736http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.pngDiego Maradona to be a father for the 5th timeDiego Maradona is going to be a father for the fifth time.
Maradona's partner, Veronica Ojeda, said on the website Ciudad.com that she was four months pregnant. She had a miscarriage in 2010 during the 19th week of her pregnancy.
The 51-year-old Maradona has two daughters from his marriage with Claudia Vallafane - Dalma and Giannina. The Argentine football great has two other children he has never recognized as his, although courts in paternity cases have ruled he is the father.21 Sep 2012 13:05:39 -0400http://network.yardbarker.com/soccer/article_external/diego_maradona_to_be_a_father_for_the_5th_time/s1_8866_11775022
http://network.yardbarker.com/soccer/article_external/diego_maradona_to_be_a_father_for_the_5th_time/s1_8866_11775022Diego Maradona to be a father for the 5th timehttp://www.yardbarker.com/soccer/articles/diego_maradona_to_be_a_father_for_the_5th_time/s1_8866_11775022http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.pngMaradona blasts Juan Roman RiquelmeDiego Maradona called Juan Roman Riquelme a ''traitor'' on Wednesday for leaving Boca Juniors, renewing an ongoing feud.
Maradona used the term in a radio interview.
''If one wants to fight with Maradona, that's not important to me,'' Maradona said on Radio Metro . ''But what you can't do is be a traitor to the fans at Boca.''
Riquelme, a former Barcelona and Villarreal playmaker, shocked Boca fans this month by announcing he was leaving after the club lost to Corinthians in the final of the Copa Libertadores - the top club championship in Latin America.
Riquelme said he was ''empty'' and had nothing left to give to the club, with reports suggesting he might move to another Argentine team or to a club in China or in the Middle East.
''You can't be empty just after losing the final of the Copa Libertadores,'' Maradona said. ''If you're empty, then fill up the tank.''
Maradona gained his early fame at Boca Juniors and, like Riquelme, was a fan favorite.
When he was coaching Argentina's national team, Mar18 Jul 2012 17:39:32 -0400http://network.yardbarker.com/soccer/article_external/maradona_blasts_juan_roman_riquelme/s1_8866_11248072
http://network.yardbarker.com/soccer/article_external/maradona_blasts_juan_roman_riquelme/s1_8866_11248072Maradona blasts Juan Roman Riquelmehttp://www.yardbarker.com/soccer/articles/maradona_blasts_juan_roman_riquelme/s1_8866_11248072http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.pngMaradona: Riquelme is 'traitor' for leaving BocaDiego Maradona called Juan Roman Riquelme a ''traitor'' on Wednesday for leaving Boca Juniors, renewing an ongoing feud.
Maradona used the term in a radio interview.
''If one wants to fight with Maradona, that's not important to me,'' Maradona said on Radio Metro. ''But what you can't do is be a traitor to the fans at Boca.''
Riquelme, a former Barcelona and Villarreal playmaker, shocked Boca fans this month by announcing he was leaving after the club lost to Corinthians in the final of the Copa Libertadores - the top club championship in Latin America.
Riquelme said he was ''empty'' and had nothing left to give to the club, with reports suggesting he might move to another Argentine team or to a club in China or in the Middle East.
''You can't be empty just after losing the final of the Copa Libertadores,'' Maradona said. ''If you're empty, then fill up the tank.''
Maradona gained his early fame at Boca Juniors and, like Riquelme, was a fan favorite.
When he was coaching Argentina's national team, Mara18 Jul 2012 14:35:49 -0400http://network.yardbarker.com/soccer/article_external/maradona_riquelme_is_39traitor_39_for_leaving_boca/s1_8866_11246536
http://network.yardbarker.com/soccer/article_external/maradona_riquelme_is_39traitor_39_for_leaving_boca/s1_8866_11246536Maradona: Riquelme is 'traitor' for leaving Bocahttp://www.yardbarker.com/soccer/articles/maradona_riquelme_is_39traitor_39_for_leaving_boca/s1_8866_11246536http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.pngMaradona's Al Wasl bans goalkeeper for head-buttDiego Maradona's Al Wasl has banned its goalkeeper for next season after he hit a player on the opposing team during a GCC Champions League final.
Majed Naser, who has had other disciplinary problems, was sent off after he head-butted a player on Bahrain's Al Muharraq team during a goal celebration at the match in Dubai on Sunday. Al Muharraq won 3-1. Al Wasl won the first-leg final match in Manama, 3-1.
Maradona said the incident contributed to his side's defeat on penalties in the two-leg final that capped the former Argentina great's disappointing first season in Dubai.
Al Wasl finished eighth in the 12-team league and didn't win any trophies.14 Jun 2012 09:48:23 -0400http://network.yardbarker.com/soccer/article_external/maradona_39s_al_wasl_bans_goalkeeper_for_head_butt/s1_8866_11011121
http://network.yardbarker.com/soccer/article_external/maradona_39s_al_wasl_bans_goalkeeper_for_head_butt/s1_8866_11011121Maradona's Al Wasl bans goalkeeper for head-butthttp://www.yardbarker.com/soccer/articles/maradona_39s_al_wasl_bans_goalkeeper_for_head_butt/s1_8866_11011121http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.pngMaradona's team defends scuffle with heckling fansDiego Maradona's Al Wasl club says he did the ''honorable thing'' by storming into the stands last week to confront opposition fans who had taunted his girlfriend and players' wives.
The acting head of the Dubai-based team, Abdullah al-Bishr, was quoted on the club's website Monday as saying Maradona's anger was ''understandable'' and apologized to the Argentina great, who took over as coach last year. The statement says Maradona ''did the honorable thing.''
Maradona was restrained Thursday after jostling with fans of rival club Al Shabab who heckled the women during his team's 2-0 loss.
Maradona called the Al Shabab fans ''cowards.''02 Apr 2012 09:59:23 -0400http://network.yardbarker.com/soccer/article_external/maradona_39s_team_defends_scuffle_with_heckling_fans/s1_8866_10463170
http://network.yardbarker.com/soccer/article_external/maradona_39s_team_defends_scuffle_with_heckling_fans/s1_8866_10463170Maradona's team defends scuffle with heckling fanshttp://www.yardbarker.com/soccer/articles/maradona_39s_team_defends_scuffle_with_heckling_fans/s1_8866_10463170http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.pngMaradona clashes with fans after Al Wasl lossDiego Maradona was restrained by security staff as he confronted opposition fans in the stands on Thursday, angry at threats and abuse directed toward wives and girlfriends of his Al Wasl players.
Maradona called the Al Shabab fans ''cowards'' after they heckled the women during his team's 2-0 loss.
The women were eventually escorted from the stadium by police. Local media reported no-one was hurt.
Maradona has been involved in several contentious incidents since signing a two-year contract with the United Arab Emirates club in May. He has had run-ins with rival coaches and seen his goalkeeper banned for 17-games for slapping an opposition coach.30 Mar 2012 04:02:46 -0400http://network.yardbarker.com/soccer/article_external/maradona_clashes_with_fans_after_al_wasl_loss/s1_8866_10433899
http://network.yardbarker.com/soccer/article_external/maradona_clashes_with_fans_after_al_wasl_loss/s1_8866_10433899Maradona clashes with fans after Al Wasl losshttp://www.yardbarker.com/soccer/articles/maradona_clashes_with_fans_after_al_wasl_loss/s1_8866_10433899http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png